Peperino

Peperino
Peperine Pep"e*rine, Peperino Pep`e*ri"no, n. [It. peperino, L. piper pepper. So called on account of its color.] (Geol.) A volcanic rock, formed by the cementing together of sand, scoria, cinders, etc. [1913 Webster]

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